EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Space Systems Command (SSC) has introduced its new automated Consolidated Operational Data Archive (CODA) system designed to provide a comprehensive data-driven picture of the space environment, enabling space operators to make informed decisions and react faster to potential threats.
CODA vets data for operational use and integration through a quality control algorithm that translates and compares data gathered from commercial and non-traditional providers with existing data within USSF’s unified data library. Performing as both a translation and quality control tool, CODA enables global sources of data to securely enter USSF’s Operational C2 systems. CODA translates multiple-format data sources to be compatible with USSF C2 systems enabling warfighters to make decisions faster.
On July 8, 2024, Space Operations Command’s (SpOC) Space Delta 2 approved CODA’s operational trial period entry, which will assess the system’s ability to integrate data streams from the Air Force Research Laboratory's Wide Area Search (WAS) telescope system for wide-area sky surveys and the commercial company ExoAnalytics into a standardized workflow. The milestone was achieved through collaboration between Space System Command’s Cross Mission Data branch, the National Space Defense Center, Space Delta 2 Squadrons, and L3Harris. SpOC’s Space Delta 2 is responsible for space domain awareness and space battle management that relies heavily on accurate and timely data to identify, track, and characterize objects in space.
“Rapid integration of diverse data sources is critical in supporting multi-domain operations and ensuring the safety of warfighters, said Lt. Col. Daniel Kimmich, Materiel Leader of SSC’s Cross Mission Data Branch. “Data systems such as CODA are critical to our ongoing development of Joint All-Domain Command and Control -- information-based warfighting that will seamlessly connect operations across land, air, sea, space, and cyberspace. Gaining entry into the operational trial period for CODA expands space data accessibility and provides our decision makers with crucial, actionable information in minutes not hours. This milestone underscores the importance of collaboration and unity in advancing our mission and fortifying our nation’s security posture amidst Great Power Competition."
"By breaking down barriers between government, coalition, and commercial space situational awareness data, CODA allows space operators to create a tailored, operations-relevant understanding that directly informs tactical fires and maneuver decisions,” said Col. Raj Agrawal, DEL 2 commander. “This comprehensive picture is essential for maintaining competitive endurance in space and avoiding operational surprise. By staying informed and prepared, the Space Force can ensure it’s not outmaneuvered or outmatched in a potential space conflict."
Space Systems Command is the U.S. Space Force field command responsible for acquiring, developing, and delivering resilient capabilities to protect our nation’s strategic advantage in, from, and to space. SSC manages a $15.6 billion space acquisition budget for the Department of Defense and works in partnership with joint forces, industry, government agencies, academic and allied organizations to outpace emerging threats. Our actions today are making the world a better space for tomorrow.